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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 562.34 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 562.34 and 237.74 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 562.34 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/562.34 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 562.34 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 133,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,688.49/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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